The congregation of Emmanuel UCC, 124 Broadway, Hanover, received 13 new adult members recently.

The receiving of new members was officiated by Rev. Uble Frost, pulpit supply and Steve McKonly, consistory president.

The new members have been attending Emmanuel for as many as four years and demonstrate commitment to fellowship, fundraising events, music, nursery and Sunday School for children, office support, volunteer service in the community and worship.

Emmanuel has been served by several pulpit supply pastors since the resignation of Rev. Patricia A. Leader in December 2013. The Search Committee, selected by the congregation and chaired by Sandy Rebert, includes Madge Armstrong, Greg Bair II, Mary Bair, Andy Kemp, Estelle King and Bob Marchio.

Emmanuel UCC is a member of the Penn Central Conference United Church of Christ.